1. What skills/abilities do you feel musicians need to have to be successful in the 21st century? (besides just being able to play their instrument)
  2. Looking at the musicians currently pursuing music careers, what are their strengths and what are their weaknesses?
  3. How important is it for an aspiring musician to focus on their instrument vs focus on learning the industry?
  4. Tell us a little bit about any changes you foresee in the music industry in the next 5-15 years (and beyond). What do you think this means for students currently aspiring to careers in the music industry?
  5. Besides becoming proficient in their instruments, what types of technologies should our students be proficient at using that would give them a better shot at making careers in the music industry?
  6. What was the best learning/educational experience you have had that prepared you for a career in music?
  7. If you were going to design a 21st century school from the ground up, what are three key features you would include? These features could be physical (building features), pedagogical (teaching techniques/approach), structural (curriculum, schedule, etc.), technological (specific tools/software/experiences), type of staff, etc.
  8. When we're done today, what's the one most important "take-away" message you'd like our teachers and students to hear?